2010 News Releases

The UDM Theatre Company proudly announces the third show in its 40th theatrical season, David Mamet’s "A Life in the Theatre." The play focuses on the relationship between a seasoned professional actor, played by David Regal, and a novice actor. This comedy depicts the core principle of the UDM Theatre Company by illustrating the rite-of-passage of the novice actor while emphasizing the discipline needed to maintain a career in the theatre.

University of Detroit Mercy Chemistry Professor Matt Mio has recently been appointed to the American Chemical Society (ACS) Division of Chemical Education's Examinations Institute. He will help develop the next Organic Chemistry Examination for students.

The Michigan Academy of Green Mobility Alliance (MAGMA) has recently selected UDM’s Advanced Electric Vehicle (AEV) Certificate program as one of its approved programs. The AEV Certificate at UDM provides engineers with the technical knowledge needed to be effective contributors to the development of world-class advanced electric vehicles. The curriculum emphasizes core electric and hybrid vehicle engineering expertise, such as power electronics, power flow, energy management and system architecture.

University of Detroit Mercy Board of Trustees has named Antoine M. Garibaldi as the University’s new president, announced UDM Board of Trustees Chair John D. Lewis. Garibaldi, who is currently president of Gannon University in Erie, Pa., will assume the position July 1, 2011 to become UDM’s first lay president.

The UDM Theatre Company proudly announces its 40th theatrical season at the University of Detroit Mercy. The 2010-2011 season will continue the UDM Theatre Company’s tradition of theatrical excellence in the Metro Detroit community. Presented at the Marygrove Theatre on the campus of Marygrove College, the UDM Theatre Company’s 40th season will feature Keely & Du, Cabaret, A Life in the Theatre and The Tempest.